Chryslers on the Murray 09 has come and gone already and what a mixed bag of a weekend weather wise. Will get to that later in report but to start off for Gail & myself, our journey started way back on the 2nd March. We first travelled to Sydney with a stopover with an ex PT owner and family then onwards north to Coffs Harbour staying overnight with another PT owner before continuing on to the Gold Coast. Our stay was to be for 5 days but as most know now our stay was cut short by the fact my father suffered a massive stroke.
We journeyed west to Jimboomba for a stopover before continuing our journey south back to Wagga.
Unfortunately on the way to Corowa to visit my Dad we received the news that he had passed on but we with Mum's blessing we continued on with our plans for COTM 09 as that is what my Dad would have wanted us to do.

Last thursday Junee & Wagga was invaded by PT's as the Qlder's & the Bateman's Bay duo hit us so we all met up at the Junee Liquorice factory for a bo peep and being caught in a storm that left water flooding padocks, drains and partially swamping a couple of PT's. Back to Wagga for a dinner at the motel where they stayed at, where a number of other PT's from Wagga also joined us.

Friday 7 PT's left Wagga for our journey to Albury in a small convoy. We were also met at Culcairn by Andrew ( Charon ) & his son ( this was pre arranged wasn't it mate, a long time ago, ) coffee, munchies before completing our last leg with 8 PT's.

Friday was a meet and greet at the Crystal Fountain motel with a bbq dinner, a few mild drinkies and most retiring to bed for a well earned rest.

Sat morning after most registered at Sumison Gardens we re assembled at the Crystal Fountain motel for a departure for our cruise to Beechworth. 19 PT's enjoyed a leisurely cruise and we were later joined by the 4 SA PT's. On arrival most scattered here there and everywhere to take in the sights and most left at their own leisure to cruise back to Albury, Ettamogah Pub or just a quite saturday afternoon cruise.
A couple of showers persisted throughout the day but on arrival back in Albury after the 3pm mark the heavens opened up, cleared only to be hit with another storm just on sunset. Luckily most had finished cooking there bbq dinner without getting caught in the wet.
The weather cleared and we continued on with our night being the Hawaain theme. Boy there are some pics there that will appear later and was a lot of fun with some crazy gear coming out of the cupboard. We conducted a raffle and an auction during the night and Dot will put up the details there in her report. Dot also run a treasure hunt and she will also put up the details.
A huge effort was put in by Debby ( She Devil ) and her grandsons organising some games for the night and for those who participated we had a lot of fun and a good laugh.

Sunday being the main day we did what we haven't done before and that was have the numbers at COTM we haven't had before. 31 PT's and Mels Neon lined up and we also had across the path from us 2 PT's with the Bay City Chrysler Car club.
Also noted on my walk around was 3 other PT's displayed elsewhere and at least another 2 PT's out in the carpark and both ladies called by, found me and talked to me about future get togethers. That was good news as this maybe ( fingers crossed ) a push more south for the LOST PT's around the Albury Wangaratta area. I will also be approaching another 2 PT owners in the Albury area after details were passed onto me.

The Valiants and all other Chrysler vehicles cannot be forgotten. There were some awesome machines there and I have quite a few pics of them also. And not forgetting RT who this year had his Val there but took time out to come over and visit us for a chat.

We conducted a raffle during the day amongst ourselves and again Dot will put the details up in her report.

And last but not least the winners in the PT category

Best PT Cruiser
Debby Roughley aka She Devil - Cruzin Chryslers

Runner up
David & Fiona Jones aka Aqua - NSW PTCDU

Congatulations to both winners and also big thank you also for all of you for attending this year to make this yet another great Chryslers on the Murray show for the PT group.

Due to time constraint and a family issue early this week with the loss of my Dad I will post my pics in another post when loaded up and I have some spare time.

Before finishing if you haven't booked accom for COTM 2010 then do so asap as accom maybe a little tighter with a bigger venue next year. Dates to remember are friday, sat & sun 12th, 13th & 14th March.

Thanks for the report Chief.We had a great weekend again.Thanks for the great work by yourself and Dot from Victoria.Its a real buzz to go cruising with PTs from all over Australia.We have met some realy nice people at COTM.Cant wait to see the GROUP photo.Catch you next year.
Geoff and Sue.

Thanks for the report Chief.We had a great weekend again.Thanks for the great work by yourself and Dot from Victoria.Its a real buzz to go cruising with PTs from all over Australia.We have met some realy nice people at COTM.Cant wait to see the GROUP photo.Catch you next year.
Geoff and Sue. I can only but agree (don't need to do a report now ???? !!) .. AND it was a team effort on the VIC side ... Mark (PTGT) the NEW banner is awesome !!

THANKYOU A lovely fabulous surprise .. not anounced (sorry I was in dotty overload !!) but very appretiated & thanks to Mels Neon for bringing it & ever thing else up !! .. Erica ( Maggie's "mum") the official photographer ..

Steffie the raffle organisor

.. "OS" visitor Andrew .. surprise PTs golden cabrio living the dream and JUST every one for being there!! ... a few glitches that we can sort .. next year a NEW venue .. new speed humps all great fun ..
I need to thank phantom for coming along and doing a great job trying to video & keep me Sane !!

clearer report with pics soon once I can clear the DOTS in the mean time keep the reports from ALL points of the compass coming ! PICS too !!!

=D> Sorry Dot fogot to mention all the rest of your helpers.Thanks for all the hard work made by all to make the weekend a huge success.
Geoff and Sue.Thanks for the candles.

Thanks everyone for a wonderful week-end, it was great to meet and catch up with everyone. The Chief has done a great job organising things from our end and would like to say "thanks and well done chief"
On behalf of all cruisin friends we offer our sympathy to you, Gail and family on the sad loss of your dad.
A big thankyou to Debbie (hope I have spelt that correctly) and your wonderful helpers for organising the games for Sat night, ,to Dot for organising the Treasure Hunt and a big Thankyou to all for my birthday cake and well wishes, much appreciated. Daphne

=D>
Geoff and Sue.Thanks for the candles. Opps yeap .. forDOT we had TWO bdays at least !!! sue & daphne ( need a pic of tony !!!) .. not to mention the anniversaries ... .... U 2 must be home safe also good news!! ..... thanks for the chance to Chaffeur U around for a few hours ..

topic .. COTM a great weekend SOO much to report .. keep it comin every bodies !!!

Well this was my first time to the Murray Event and along with quite a few of our members. Must say we had a great time and it was great to catch up with everyone.
It was nice to go away and not have to organise much, apart from our departure times in NSW to COTM with things obviously in good hands from Graham (The Chief) and the Vic section especially Dot.
The NSW side had a good run down together apart from a bit of bad weather at the start and then also a close encounter from an Idiot kind close to our arrival at Albury, with 3 of our cars being run off the road by 2 cars in the chase who kind've ran out of room. Thanks to having radio's in each of the cars I think this helped us get away injury free.
Of course the accommodation was great in both Motels with one Manager being more than helpful looking after our cars with the sites of hail on it's way organising undercover parking. We'll be back next year for that.
It was quite evident the area was invaded by ole Chryslers and it was like driving around in yester year when every second Dad had a Chrysler.
They were in shopping centers, service stations every where on the road and if you couldnt see them you certainly didnt miss out on hearing some every now and then roaring by, it was great.
On Saturday the run to Beechworth was good and well worth the run for a Pie. Sorry no good reports on the Iced Chocolate tho
The country side tho very dry still ver picturesque.
The Hawiian night, come Fijian.....come Brazillian whatever was a laugh with plenty of ........well varied forms of entertainment and a fundraiser for the VIC Fire victims went well I'm sure. Is there any more coffee mugs Thanks Gayle...lol but the money went to a good cause.
The main event being the Sunday was a proud moment for all, as we travelled down together to the venue in which was a spectacular site on the empty freeway with all of our cars travelling together. We must include SA next time.
On arrival to the grounds I sensed everything stopped for a moment as we entered in our large numbers. I thought it was a grand entrance....very cool.
Congratulations to all that entered their cars be it for judging or just for display everyone did a good job.
I walked and talked until I was aching all over or was it because I near knocked myself out the day before while cleaning my car! ouch, but gee did I see some strange things. They sell absolutely anything there new or old.
Vic Members ran another fund raiser this time for the injured animals that were caught up in the recent fires. I hope that went well.
The weather for the day was absolutely perfect, with a bit of cloud, not to hot, not to cold. We were lucky this year.
So from there Gayle and I left early to head home to Wollongong. Down the road we got the message of the judging so certainly congrats goes to Deb with her She Devil, Girl Power, Red theme and to our David & Fiona with their Aqua PT & Trailer who have one I think their first trophy from a judge!
Strangely we got home and didnt need to wash the car at all which was quite unusual for a 500km stint. Just chamoid a few small insects off the bumper and dusted the wheels.
A very satisfying weekend.

- Ray

Another first for me aswell. Was a great weekend, worst part is getting back to work mode. Good to finally meeet a lot of you finally face to face. I think I scared I may of scared some of you. But have to say very well done to the main pair of Dot and the Cheif. These pair were the first I ever met on a forum just like this about 2 years ago(before PT) and pretty much owe it too them for showing me the way here and making me feel welcome. And aswell to their partners Gail and Frank a pair of wonderful people aswell. Too everyone else thanks and we definately will be back next year and have already booked our room. I will probably write a little more on my expeiriences over the passed weekend and have a couple of pics to post aswell.
Just a sneak preview here


don't know about the food but the whine I can vouch for....

One of those Photo's of someone takin a photo of someone takin a photo

What does this mean??? Not one but 2 hanbags Ned???



can it be true.............................


Yes PT Marine has an idea

thanks fellas !! great report and imaginative pics!!
my next installment of the report ... the raffles etc ... fordot to take pics ... think Phantom took video ... ON the list !! but in the mean time ...
THANKYOU all for your generosity towards the fire appeal and the fire effected animals ....

picture taken on Hume near flowerdale on way home
the raffle on saturday raised $116.00 not bad at all !! thanks wytchie for the main prizes U will all be able to remind me who the winners & grinners were !! thanks to Sophie, Olivia & co for helping with the drawing of the tickets ...
the Mystery auction (I know ) went to Gayle :lol:SORRY I DID try to get Route 66 to bid an extra $1 !! .... $50 proceeds went to the animals
the raffle on Sunday there were ten prizes of assorted PT / mopar related goodies .. donated by many sectors of the group ... first draw first pick etc ... raised $118.00 plus generous $ donations from NSW pters SO A grand total of $288.00 inc auction $ ...will go to the RSPCA fire section people in the coming days ...



the treasure hunt winners were the wiggle wagga ladies team ... tin of favorites (choc) and a Chrysler key ring score of 28 of possible 32 ...

2nd with 26 points Aquamarine .. Dodge model

3rd Wytchie with 25 points tin of biscuits
special award for colouring the PT to Brogan a metalic ORANGE 300c model!!

also a special weekend award to Lochlin from Golden Duchess of a Dodge Challenger model that changes colour with the temp ....
It was great to have some younger members along for the weekend .. certainly added Sparkle and enthusiasm THANKYOU
pictures of the PT goodies at home ready to be loaded for the cruise... didn't get pics when we got there

NOW Over to some one else !!!!

write up in a local paper

www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/ge...er-show/1460137.aspx

Hi All,
As a first timer at COTM, I would just like to say thanks for a fun weekend and it was good to meet some new faces as well. Didn't get to speak with everyone, but hey! there is always COTM 2010.

Thanks again for a great weekend away, it is great to see the states getting together for such an event.

Safe Cruisin'
Wayne Urmston
Cruise Controller.
Victorian Chapter

I've added some pics to the report above ...a few more
on the way to ALBURY the clouds were ominous

at the classic



at the Chrystal














cruisin to sumsion


at Beechworth









More soon !!!

Only home for a few hours before we go again so will put pics up next week BUT I do have time to upload this one.
We all know who's famous for doing this, don't we..............LOL

Now now behave. [-X
Atleast I'm having variety.....no Iced Chocolate. :wink: .......from that table anyway!

- Ray

Had my cake ready Ray but you had such a nice shirt on .Next time
The Cake thrower.